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Ocean Ridge’s story
Ocean Ridge in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1940.
Explore the history →Population
1,868
2025 Census estimate · +2.1% since 2020
Typical home
$1.48M
+5.4% in a year
Household income
$129K
median
Median age
64.8
years
Jobs based here
348
A commuter town
Is Ocean Ridge a good place to live?
Ocean Ridge’s best subject grades are an A for incomes, health, and walkability; its weakest is a D− for cost of living. 49% of residents are 65 or older in Ocean Ridge, above both Florida’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). On incomes, just 22 of Florida’s 774 towns do better. Ocean Ridge's schools outperform 68% of the state's. On the outdoors, just 10 of Florida’s 779 towns do better. Ocean Ridge's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 98% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Ocean Ridge Natural Area, at 26 acres. Ocean Ridge has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Ocean Ridge stand out
Where Ocean Ridge beats most towns.
31 measures vs. Florida
19 better8 too close to call4 worse
| Widest gap | Ocean Ridge | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 4.6% | 13.9% |
HealthA
Healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 87% of U.S. towns
4% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
By the sea
Ocean Ridge lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 18% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
18%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
99thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
92paid flood-insurance claims since 1978
13storm & flood disasters paid out here
On the water
- Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
How Ocean Ridge grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Ocean Ridge is from typical.
Cost of livingD−Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthBethesda Hospital East 2.3 miles awayAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10.1 of 20; 3.4% of households have no carAOpen →Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listC−Open →SchoolsB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 6% conserved landA+Open →HistoryDOpen →Civic life0.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market187 days on market–Open →Who lives here80% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 75 attractions →Amerant Bank Arena and 31 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Ocean Ridge. Close and well known come first.
31 mi Stadium & arenaAmerant Bank Arena
24 mi Stadium & arenaChase Stadium
11 mi Stadium & arenaFAU Stadium
13 mi MuseumFlagler Museum31 mi Theme parkWannado City
10 mi MuseumMorikami Museum and Japanese GardensSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Amerant Bank Arena: Yanjipy, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chase Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · FAU Stadium: Jerseydem, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Flagler Museum: Roger Wollstadt from Sarasota, Florida, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens: Fragments at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Ocean Ridge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ocean Ridge, and how to reach them.
PowerFPL14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBoynton Beach PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpEvery week, FriCurbside recyclingTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePalm Beach Supervisor of ElectionsPalm Beach County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Mar 2024
ZIP code3343533435 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ocean Ridge.
HousingCost of living grade D−
A typical Ocean Ridge home is worth about $1.48M
The typical Ocean Ridge home is worth about $1,485,000, up 5.4% in a year, 4 times the Florida typical home. Ocean Ridge’s median rent is $1,953 a month, where Florida’s towns sit at $1,647 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. 83% of households own their home in Ocean Ridge.
$1.48MZillow home value
| Ocean Ridge | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,953 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 83% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Ocean Ridge$1.48M
Florida$375K
Market temperature
187
days on market
90.5%
sale-to-list price
+5.4%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthA
Fewer of Ocean Ridge’s adults report frequent mental distress than in the typical Florida or U.S. town
11% of Ocean Ridge adults report frequent mental distress. Ocean Ridge beats the Florida average on 19 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 14% of Ocean Ridge adults say their health is fair or poor.
88%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Ocean Ridge | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 37% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 32% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 16% |
31 measures vs. Florida
19 better8 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Ocean Ridge | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 4.6% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6% | 16.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 16.8% | 9.1% |
Bethesda Hospital East
2.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Ocean Ridge’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Ocean Ridge for work: only 3% work in town. The median household income in Ocean Ridge is $129,000. Since 2013, Ocean Ridge has added 102 jobs, to 348 in 2023.
3%work in town
| Ocean Ridge | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $129,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Ocean Ridge3%
Boca Raton9%
West Palm Beach8%
Delray Beach8%
Boynton Beach7%
14 mi
median commute distance
348
jobs based in Ocean Ridge
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 87% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Ocean Ridge faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by hurricanes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 92 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Ocean Ridge.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingCoastal flooding
92
paid flood claims since 1978
13
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Ocean Ridge has mild winters and hot summers
Ocean Ridge has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Ocean Ridge’s July high is 90°F.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter61–76°
Spring68–82°
Summer77–89°
Fall72–85°
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Ocean Ridge stands out in Florida and nationally: violent crime there is lower
Only 1 of the 112 Florida towns we compare have a lower violent crime rate than Ocean Ridge. Ocean Ridge's reported crime rate is below Florida's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Ocean Ridge | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 8.1 per 1,000 residents | 16.3 | 11.5 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Ocean Ridge0
Florida2.6
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Ocean Ridge8.1
Florida12.6
U.S.17.7
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
15
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsA+
Ocean Ridge has set aside 5.9% of its land for conservation
0.9 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
5.9%conserved
| Ocean Ridge | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 5.9% | 3% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
5.9%
conserved · 66 of 1,122 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park | 0.4 mi | 9 |
| 2. Ocean Ridge Natural Area | 0.2 mi | 26 |
| 3. Ocean Inlet Park | 0.2 mi | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ocean Ridge
19pages on Ocean Ridge
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 68% of FL districtsSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)HealthABetter than FL on 19 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD−$1.48M typical home · up 5.4% in a yearWork & commuteA$129K median household income · 348 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 74% of U.S. communities · hurricanes
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
10 within 15 miles of the center of Ocean Ridge
Saint Vincent de Paul Regional SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Boynton Beach4.9 miPalm Beach State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lake Worth6.2 mi$3,050 in-state tuitionFlorida Atlantic UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Boca Raton11.5 mi$4,879 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Ocean Ridge residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Ocean Ridge for work
Where Ocean Ridge’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
348jobs based in Ocean Ridge
3%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Ocean Ridge
Town in the state of Florida, United States
Ocean Ridge is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The town is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 1,830 at the 2020 US census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 7 ft
- Area code
- 561
Ocean Ridge’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Ocean Ridge.
Briny BreezesBoynton BeachOcean Ridge
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Ridge | — | — | D− | — | B+ | A |
| Briny Breezes | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Boynton Beach | #421 | C− | D | C− | B+ | B |
Ocean Ridge has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Ocean Ridge reports no FBI crime data of its own. Briny Breezes isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Ocean Ridge with a neighbor →
Questions about Ocean Ridge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ocean Ridge, FL expensive?
Yes. That is 19.4 years of the area's median household income ($76,527 across the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.